Which is better for Crysis 2?

[karl1234]

Hows it going every one im trying to figure out which card is better for Crysis/Crysis 2. The 2 cards im looking at are the gtx 460 1gb and the 6870. here are the links to the cards.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130568
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150506&cm_re=6870-_-14-150-506-_-Product

let me know what u guys think or if u have any other suggestions. im looking for EE cards?

 

[Timop]

So it has a dell Mobo and everything? That rules out OC unfortunately.
Whats your monitor? With a stock Q6600, you might even consider a 6850 for lower resolutions.

 

[karl1234]

So it has a dell Mobo and everything? That rules out OC unfortunately.
Whats your monitor? With a stock Q6600, you might even consider a 6850 for lower resolutions.

right now i have two stock dell monitors but i'm planning on upgrading to this

http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktop-monitors/lcd/x-series/vx2739wm.htm

ya it has a dell mobo and everything =(

i was also planning on using the card for a future build thats kind of why i was leaning to a 6870

 

[karl1234]

And which 6870 would u chose out of these?

http://www.frys.com/search?search_type=adv&resultpage=0&sqxts=1&order_by=s00d&pType=pDisplay&cat=-64398&query_string=6870&minprice=&maxprice=&x=0&y=0

 

[Timop]

the cheapest card happens also to be an XFX, so thie choice is pretty clear:
http://www.frys.com/product/6439982?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

 

[karl1234]

Cool thanks every one ive decided to go with the xfx 6870 thanks for the help =)

 

[karl1234]

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